Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Loire Valley
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Loire Valley.
More informations about the variety Pinot blanc
Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.
More informations about the region of Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is a key wine region in western France. It follows the course of the Loire River on its Long journey through the heart of France, from the inland hills of the Auvergne to the plains of the French Atlantic coast near Nantes (Muscadet country). Important in terms of quantity and quality, the region produces large quantities (about 4 million h/l each year) of everyday wines, as well as some of France's greatest wines. Diversity is another of the region's major assets; the styles of wine produced here range from the light, tangy Muscadet to the Sweet, honeyed Bonnezeaux, the Sparkling whites of Vouvray and the juicy, Tannic reds of Chinon and Saumur.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- EarthPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Green applePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Dried herbsPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- Citrus zestPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc